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Italy Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

6 Diplomatic Missions 6 Cities

Italy Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

Italy Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
796 George Avenue, 0083 Arcadia (Canc. Dipl. Anche A Cape Town: 2 Grey’S Pass - Gardens - 8001)
Phone: +0027124230000|0692936315 Working hours: Close now

Italy Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa

Italy Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
2 Grey’S Pass, Gardens - 8001 Cape Town
Phone: + 0027214873900 Working hours: Close now

Italy Consulate General and Promotion Center in Durban, South Africa

Italy Consulate General and Promotion Center in Durban, South Africa
C/O Club Italiano Durban - 82, Fairway - Durban North 4051
Phone: + 0027314631011 Working hours: Close now

Italy Consulate General and Promotion Center in East London, South Africa

Italy Consulate General and Promotion Center in East London, South Africa
117 Western Avenue, Vincent, East London, P.O. Box 8144, Nahoon, East London 5210
Phone: +0027437269475 Working hours: Close now

Italy Consulate General and Promotion Center in Johannesburg, South Africa

Italy Consulate General and Promotion Center in Johannesburg, South Africa
37 1St Avenue (Corner 2Nd Street) - Houghton Estate, 2196 Houghton P.O. Box 46306 Orange Grove 2119
Phone: +0027117281392|0027117281393 Working hours: Close now

Italy Consulate General in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Italy Consulate General in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
16 Dyason Rd, Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
Phone: +27 41 373 6443 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following South African and Italian holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
All Saints' Day Saturday, November 01 1 day, 19 hours
The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan) Sunday, December 07 1 month, 1 week
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 08 1 month, 1 week
Day of Reconciliation Tuesday, December 16 1 month, 2 weeks
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month, 3 weeks
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 1 month, 3 weeks
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 1 month, 3 weeks
Day of Goodwill Friday, December 26 1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

Italy currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Italy?

South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in South Africa for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in South Africa?

The Italian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Italian holidays in 2025/2024:

  • All Saints' Day (IT & ZA) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (2 days)

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Time in Italy vs South Africa

Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 23:41PMWednesday, October 29, 2025
Rome, Italy 22:41PMWednesday, October 29, 2025